Job Description

Why engineering at Stryker At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker,you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better.Here,you will work in a supportive culture withotherincredibly talented and intelligentpeople, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development. Need another reason to apply Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker\'s engineering team: Serve as a liaison between Suppliers and Stryker to drive effective continuous improvement to the supplier base. Work with internal customers and suppliers to support supplier quality issues and provide technical support for activities related to supplier quality system assessment and performance evaluation. Collaborate with the strategic sourcing, and development groups to understand the capabilities and competencies of suppliers to fulfill product quality and regulatory requirements. Own Supplier QMS Audits and use preventive tools to solve Quality/Process gaps. Support tracking and reporting of KPI and other metrics associated with supplier performance. Provide education and training to suppliers as necessary. Articulate detailed supplier performance results and trends to appropriate levels of management. Perform detailed process reviews at the supplier\'s manufacturing site. Assess and critique supplier process control documentation, identifying areas of improvement and driving improvement within the supplier\'s QMS. Communicate effectively to suppliers and internal stakeholders. Maintain and track to completion closure of assigned supplier action items. Develop and drive completion of personal development plans (IDP). Support PMO projects and initiatives. Develop relationships with suppliers and internal cross-functional partners. Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through quality improvements at suppliers. Analyze non-conformance data to prioritize projects and solve systemic supplier issues. Execute proactive supplier site visits. Transfer \'lessons learned\' from the supply base back to R&D for incorporation into next-generation designs. Provide problem-solving expertise at supplier locations in support of critical quality issues. Train , mentor, and assist in the development of less experienced engineers. Propose and develop effective quality improvement plans to be implemented at appropriate suppliers. Provide support to 3rd Party Audits relating to Supplier Quality CAPA. May act as a single point of contact for Strategic Business Partners and in some cases for Strategic Suppliers. Serve as a subject matter expert, for the assigned commodity share expertise within the global Stryker organization. Lead or Oversee project portfolio of supplier improvement activities. Collaborate with external/strategic partners to identify company-wide opportunities for supplier improvement. Oversee processes as a process owner and drive standardization of SQ-related processes. B. Tech / B. Eng. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience. ASQ CQE/CMQ/OE/PE certification preferred. Lean Six Sigma green certification preferred. Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent preferred. Lead Quality Auditor Qualification preferred (ISO 13485, CFR 820, or comparable industry standard and regulatory requirements). Experience in a highly regulatory environment is desirable. Working knowledge of FMEA, validation programs, and SPC processes. Strong understanding of PCBA Manufacturing Process Working knowledge in statistics. Abel to understand and communicate in German. Strong interpersonal skills, written, oral communication, and negotiation skills. Must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate up/down and across different levels of the organization. Working knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes. Thorough knowledge and understanding of US and International Medical Device Regulations. Good understanding of project management. Demonstrated working knowledge to positively influence supplier quality performance. Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to draw insights from data quickly and to define executable actions. Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional team environments. Ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks. Good knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies. Good knowledge of lean tools and concepts. Demonstrated the ability to apply lean concepts throughout a manufacturing operation to improve quality. About Stryker Stryker is one of the world\'s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes.Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually. More information is available at

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